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Session Three - Tuesday, January 27, 2015, 5:00 pm
T
IED
F
OR
F
INEST
1870 P
ATTERN
H
ALF
D
OLLAR
. A
LUMINUM
Enlargement
1821
1870 Pattern Half Dollar. Aluminum, Reeded Edge. Judd-955. Pollock-1099. High Rarity 7
.
PCGS graded Proof 65 Cameo
. On
the obverse, a Standard Silver bust of Liberty faces right, her hair encircled with ribbon inscribed LIBERTY, hair in a pony tail behind, wearing
a plain tiara with a point and scroll to the side. Above is UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, below on a raised scrolled ribbon is IN GOD WE
TRUST. On the reverse, an open agricultural wreath is tied at the base with a ribbon and bow, within is 50 CENTS 1870 and above is STAN-
DARD. Fully reflective mirror fields that are free of contact marks while the contrasting devices are bathed in rich mint frost. For future identi-
fication, a small area of dark color is over the TE of UNITED, and similar toning is seen within the 0 of 50 on the reverse. An extremely rare
pattern issue.
Pop 2; none finer at PCGS. Tied for the finest graded at either service.
Estimated Value ............................................................................................................................................................... $6,000 - 6,500
E
XTREMELY
R
ARE
1870 P
ATTERN
E
AGLE
A
LUMINUM
Enlargement
1822
1870 Pattern Eagle. Aluminum, Reeded Edge. Judd-1036. Pollock-1171. Rarity 8
.
PCGS graded Proof 65 Cameo.
CAC
APPROVED.
These are often referred to as regular dies trial pieces, however, these were more likely struck for sale to collectors at the time
as part of complete off-metal sets that were being produced. This is an extremely rare aluminum pattern with only two or three pieces
believed to exist. As with most aluminum patterns, the fields are deeply mirrored and set up a dark background for the heavily frosted
devices. Slight planchet irregularities through TAT in STATES and above the M in AMERICA serve to identify this particular piece. This is an
important opportunity for the specialized pattern collector.
Pop 1; 1 finer in 65+.
Estimated Value ........................................................................................................................................................... $18,000 - 20,000
